Solicitor / Associate – Real Estate Finance – Cardiff

Company: Chadwick Nott
Apply for the Solicitor / Associate – Real Estate Finance – Cardiff
Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will advise on a wide range of real estate finance transactions within a fast-paced, client-focused firm. You will collaborate with the Real Estate Finance team to support lenders and borrowers on property-related financing, development, and refinancing matters. You will maintain specialist knowledge, contribute to business development, and help drive cross-team initiatives. This position offers exposure to diverse lenders and a pathway to build significant transactional experience in a reputable Cardiff office.

Pay / Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Bonus scheme
  • Electric Vehicle scheme
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

  • Advise on real estate finance transactions across property sales, acquisitions, and development finance
  • Handle refinancing and asset management matters
  • Engage with mainstream banks, bridging lenders, challenger banks, and private borrowers
  • Maintain and develop specialist knowledge in real estate finance
  • Collaborate across the wider Real Estate Finance team
  • Participate in business development and referral opportunities

Key requirements

  • 2-4 years PQE
  • Exposure to real estate finance (directly or via commercial property)
  • Strong technical and drafting skills
  • Ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively
  • Commercial awareness and attention to detail
  • Ambition, organisation, and a proactive mindset
  • Team collaboration
  • Client relationship management
  • Attention to detail
  • Real estate finance
  • Drafting skills
  • Transaction execution for property-related finance

…

Posted: October 1st, 2026